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"Best of 2001" lists: Jazz
I love those posts! Thanks... 
Best source of lead shot?
Ken, I'm glad to hear there are others out there that have tried it!Larry 
Best source of lead shot?
The best product I have found is on the audiopoints.com website. It's called Micro-Bearing Conductive Steel Fill Material. Works great, I have been very impressed with the sonic charateristics. 
Subwoofer Connection
Do you have a second pair of outputs on your preamp you can use? If not you could use a Y adaptor. If need be you could also share the run from your amp(to speakers)with the powered subwoofer. 
What to place under speaker spikes on hardwood
You could purchase audio point disks, however they will not allow the speakers to slide without scratching up your hard wood floor. If the product allowes you to slide the speakers around it will defeat the sonic feature/purpose of the speaker spike. 
spikes under a subwoofer ?
2001impala, I also use a Velodyne sub. I installed four PolyCrystal speaker spikes in place of the rubber feet. WOW what an improvement! I think any brand of good quality spike would work well. (If anyones interested I have 6 used PolyCrystal spea... 
Girl diagnoses & solves mechanical problem
Hey, come on over, my system needs tweeked! ]:-) Congratulations! 
What are we listening to...for...with?
I find it fascinating that I have spoken to dozens of individuals that own some type of company (in audio) for example that produces speaker cables, interconnects, amps, preamps, cd players etc. When we discuss personal equipment they own and use,... 
Does anyone answer e-mail? Hello?
I have been on Audiogon at least a few years and I guess I have been lucky. I would say 90% of my emails are answered the same day by friendly knowledgeable Audiogoners. Good luck! 
How to pick your first SET tube amp?
Clueless has suggested some good advise that I agree with. With your new speakers you need more wattage like a 300B can provide. Check out other sites for information. 
What to put under speakers on a ceramic tile shelf
Brass audio point on a brass coupling disk. See: audiopoint.com 
Tubes in Blue
Normal color, don't worry about it. Subject has been discussed in detail on http://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/search.pl 
If you weren't at the CES 2002, check this...
Thanks for the post, very thoughtful! 
Interconnects from CD Player to Tube Integrated Am
Lefty107, there are several great interconnects out there. The ones that I have personally used and really like on tubes are: Bear Lab Silver Lighting, Granite Lab #470 (both of which are silver) and Cardas Golden Reference (copper). I hope this i... 
Audiophiles - Your Favorite Food??
Italian cuisine with a good red wine and a full bar.